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CHILDREN'S EXHIBIT: RAMSEY'S ART - through end of August
Kids, get inspired! Enjoy a colorful exhibit of amazing artwork by 8-year-old Ramsey Pheradze all summer long in our community room.
Ramsey's passion for art began in kindergarten, when he painted a Picasso-style portrait, and took off from there. His favorite media are oil, pastels, and acrylic. His painting tools range from brushes to his fingers to anything in between. He loves reading art books and gets inspiration from works by Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, Paul Klee, and others.
"When I see that my family and friends love my paintings, it makes me happy, honored, and motivated," the young artist says. "I am planning to work hard and participate in lots of fine art events in the future."
SPANISH/BILINGUAL STORY TIME - Thursday, July 25, at 10:30 am
Enjoy listening to stories in Spanish and English, and then work on a related craft. Please pre-register so that there will be enough craft materials for each child.
AUGUST 8 - SENORITA MARIPOSA & MONARCH BUTTERFLY CRAFT - RSVP
SEPTEMBER 12 - VAMOS A LA ESCUELA - "LET'S GO TO SCHOOL" STORY & CRAFT - RSVP
SUMMER CRAFTERNOON - Thursday, August 8, at 4 pm
Craft all summer long at the library! Join us for a variety of projects.
FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K THROUGH 6 - PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! LIMITED TO 15 PARTICIPANTS
PLEASE NOTE: We understand things happen - if you sign up for a Summer Crafternoon session and are not able to make it, please take a moment to cancel your registration online or call the library so that another child can have the opportunity to participate!
REMAINING SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE:
AUGUST 8 - 3D CAMPING SCENE
THURSDAY FAMILY MATINEE: A BUG'S LIFE - Thursday, August 8, at 11:30 am
Visit our air-conditioned community room on Thursdays through August 8 and enjoy a lineup of favorite family movies! No RSVP needed. Guests may bring their own snacks.
AUGUST 1 - A BUG'S LIFE
AUGUST 8 - RACE FOR YOUR LIFE, CHARLIE BROWN
Weekly story times will take place on Tuesday mornings, followed by weekly pre-K crafts on Wednesday mornings, both at 10:30 am in our Community Room. Reservations will be required for Wednesday crafts but not for Tuesday story times.
STORY TIME - Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Children and their caregivers can enjoy stories on Tuesday mornings in our spacious community room. Themes vary every week. Registration is not required for our regular story time. Upcoming themes:
JULY 30 - "BUG OUT WEEK" - INSECT TALES
AUGUST 6 - "YOBOO" STORIES IN MOTION WITH SPECIAL GUEST SOUNDSTAGE MUSIC
AUGUST 13-SEPTEMBER 3 - NO STORY TIME - Working on our fall programs!
SEPTEMBER 10 - BACK TO SCHOOL STORIES
SEPTEMBER 17 - CLASSIC NURSERY TALES
SEPTEMBER 24 - FALL STORIES
ZOOPHORIA NJ WILDLIFE SHOW - Tuesday, July 30, at 2 pm
Meet a variety of amphibians, reptiles, and insects up close and learn all about them when Zoophoria NJ brings their traveling exhibit to our library! Ideal for ages 4 and up. No RSVP needed.
CRAFTY WEDNESDAYS: TODDLER/PRE-K CRAFTS - Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Enjoy a different age-appropriate craft every Wednesday in our spacious community room following the theme of the previous day's story time! PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED to ensure that there are enough craft materials for each child:
JULY 31 - "BUG OUT WEEK" - BUG-THEMED CRAFT
AUGUST 7 - CAMPING-THEMED CRAFT
AUGUST 14-SEPTEMBER 2 - NO CRAFTY WEDNESDAY - Working on our fall programs!
SEPTEMBER 11 - CHARACTER SCHOOL BUS
SEPTEMBER 17 - HUMPTY DUMPTY CRAFT
SEPTEMBER 24 - SILLY APPLE FACES
RYDER THE THERAPY DOG - Thursday, August 1, at 1 pm
Meet Ryder, a 3-year-old Cavapoo who works as a certified therapy pet through Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Founded in 1999, this organization has been authorized in all 50 states and is recognized by the American Kennel Club. Ryder and his other therapy dog friends offer friendship and support to people of all ages in different situations. Ryder also loves to hang out with kids and listen to stories. LIMITED TO 10 CHILDREN - RSVP HERE
STEM EXPLORATIONS: LEGO MINDSTORMS - Friday, August 2, at 3 pm
Build and code your Lego Mindstorms creations to move and engage in different challenges! For students entering grades 4-6. Limited to 10 participants; pre-registration is required - RSVP HERE
MUSICAL STORY TIME WITH YOBOO - Tuesday, August 6, at 10:30 am
Move n' groove to "YoBoo Adventure Stories in Motion" during a special musical story time incorporating yoga moves as children take an imaginative journey. Ideal for ages 2-8. No RSVP needed.
BIG BALLOON SHOW/SUMMER READING FINALE - Friday, August 9, at 2 pm
Join us for the festive grand finale to our 2024 Summer Reading Program! Big Balloon Shows will come to the library to perform balloon tricks and show us how balloon animals and other art is made. We will also announce the winners of our 2024 Summer Reading Program! No RSVP needed - please note: balloons pose a choking hazard for babies and toddlers - please watch your children - suitable for ages 4 and up.
CHESS CLUB FOR ALL AGES - New dates TBA
All levels welcome! Whether you are a beginner, seasoned player, or just want to learn how to play chess, head over to the library for an hour of chess every other Thursday in our Quiet Room. For children, teens, and adults.
LEGO CLUB - Wednesday, September 11, 4:30-5:30 pm
Make your way through our Lego bins and let your imagination run wild! We are taking a break for the summer and resuming in September!
RSVP here: SEPTEMBER 11
OTHER UPCOMING LEGO CLUB DATES:
OCTOBER 9
NOVEMBER 13
DECEMBER 4
